music Trivia Quiz # 74
This is Music Quiz # 74; the link to the answers is at the bottom of this page, hope you enjoy! You can return to the main Music Trivia Quiz index, or try your luck at a random Music Trivia Quiz.Music Trivia Question 1
Supertramp - Roger Hodgson cited 'creative differences' and left the band in 1984. What was the last Supertramp album Roger appeared on?
The correct answer is 'Famous Last Words'
His creative differences bordered on political. Roger was a left-winger and Richard was a right winger. Roger saw no way that a creative partnership could exist in Supertramp. "Famous Last Words" was a creative disappointment.
Music Trivia Question 2
Hits of 1983 - "Beat It" was an international hit for which singer?
The correct answer is 'Michael Jackson'
"Beat It" is from Michael Jackson's highly successful album "Thriller". It won him two Grammy Awards for Record of the Year and Best Male Rock Vocal Performance. It went to number one in the US, France and Denmark, Number two in Germany and Australia amd number three in the UK.
Music Trivia Question 3
BRI's Top Ten hits of 1971 - What was the #1 hit for the year 1971?
"Jeremiah was a bull frog,
Was a good friend of mine.
I never understood a single word he said,
But I helped him a-drink his wine,
And he always had some mighty fine wine.
Singing ______________."
"Jeremiah was a bull frog,
Was a good friend of mine.
I never understood a single word he said,
But I helped him a-drink his wine,
And he always had some mighty fine wine.
Singing ______________."
The correct answer is 'Joy to the World'
Three Dog Night charted 21 straight hits. "Joy to the World" was their second #1 hit (after "Mama Told Me Not to Come"), and has more or less become their signature piece. Three Dog Night was a very successful group that was unique in that it had three lead singers, Danny Hutton, Chuck Negron and Cory Wells.
Music Trivia Question 4
Mixed Pop Music - "Grew up in a small town, and when the rain would fall down, I'd just stare out my window" are lyrics in which song?
The correct answer is 'Breakaway'
Kelly Clarkson sings this song! She was the winner of the very first American Idol... but I'll bet you already knew that! :D
Music Trivia Question 5
Who Recorded This Album 6? - Which band released the album "Sonic Temple"?
The correct answer is 'The Cult'
The Cult released "Sonic Temple" in 1989. "Fire Woman" was their first single and video from this album.
Music Trivia Question 6
Barber's "Vanessa" - The opera opens with Vanessa waiting for her lover, Anatol, to return for her. How long had it been since Vanessa had seen Anatol?
The correct answer is '20 years'
That's a long time to wait for a man, isn't it? In the meantime, Vanessa busied herself with her azaelas (as we learn towards the end of the opera), and making sure everything was prepared just in case Anatol happened to arrive. Oh, and she made sure all the mirrors and protraits were covered - she didn't want to see that she had aged.
Music Trivia Question 7
Industrial Band Lyrics Mix - Artist: Mudvayne
Lyrics: "I'm sick and tired of embracing reflections of past time".
Lyrics: "I'm sick and tired of embracing reflections of past time".
The correct answer is 'Death Blooms'
From the band's "L.D. 50" release. I like the whole damn album by golly! These boys are good.
Music Trivia Question 8
Madonna Lyrics - 'In the midnigt hour, I can feel your power' - which song?
The correct answer is ''Like A Prayer''
Music Trivia Question 9
AC/DC! Rock on! - "Like em' big and I like em' small" is from which AC/DC song?
The correct answer is 'Ruff Stuff'
From the "Blow Up Your Video" album which featured the hit "Heatseeker".
Music Trivia Question 10
All About the Backstreet Boys - Who sang "10,000 Promises" on the "Live in Concert" video (the one done on the German music channel Premeir)?
The correct answer is 'Kevin'
This song is actually sung by A.J. on the album, but Kevin got a chance to showcase his talents in the video when he sang is acoustic.